Search results for "Dermatology"
Address Maintenance of Certification at Internal Medicine 2012
Three new online Maintenance of Certification modules associated with this year's annual meeting will allow attendees to focus their learning on the most needed areas, with immediate feedback available.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/internal-medicine.htm
1 Mar 2012
Finding and treating a tricky disorder
Hypercalcemia's causes run the gamut from the benign to the serious. Its diagnosis is just the beginning for a physician.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/editors.htm
1 Mar 2012
Undiagnosed diseases program tries to crack the tough cases
When a condition stumps the experts, the experts turn to a center of last resort, the federal Undiagnosed Diseases Program at the National Institutes of Health. Medical teams take a “big picture” view and a fresh eye to pick up on what may have been missed.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/05/mystery.htm
1 May 2012
MKSAP Quiz: chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 38-year-old man with an 18-month history of chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/19/3.htm
19 Jun 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Mildly pruritic eruption on a woman's right nipple
A 55-year-old woman is seen in follow-up for a mildly pruritic eruption on and surrounding her right nipple, which developed about 5 months ago. She has no family history of eczema or psoriasis, and she is otherwise healthy. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/09/mksap.htm
1 Sep 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 4-month history of skin lesions
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 40-year-old woman for a 4-month history of symmetrically distributed, severely pruritic, grouped erosions on her elbows, knees, back, and buttocks.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/11/3.htm
11 Sep 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 4-day history of intensely pruritic rash
A 46-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-day history of an intensely pruritic rash on her face and neck. She started using a new facial moisturizer about 1 week before the onset of the rash. What is the most appropriate corticosteroid cream for the rash?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/02/3.htm
2 Nov 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of wheals
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of wheals, characterized by a burning sensation without pruritus. Each individual lesion persists for 48 hours and slowly resolves, leaving a bruise. Following a history and physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/12/18/3.htm
18 Dec 2012
Internists play primary role in detecting skin cancer
While it isn't recommended that primary care physicians perform whole-body skin exams for skin cancer, they can and should be alert for skin lesions with malignant features. An easy acronym and other tips and tricks can make the difference.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/02/ABCDE.htm
1 Feb 2013
MKSAP Quiz: 4-week history of wheals and burning sensation without pruritus
A 27-year-old woman is evaluated for a 4-week history of wheals, characterized by a burning sensation without pruritus. Each individual lesion persists for 48 hours and slowly resolves, leaving a bruise. Current medications are diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, cetirizine and oral contraceptives. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/16/3.htm
16 Jul 2013